RN Emergency Department

St. Charles Health System•Madras, OR

6d•$55 - $79

About The Position

The Emergency Department RN provides quality, patient- and family-centered care as a member of the health care team, in accordance with St. Charles Health System’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The RN applies professional nursing practice standards and clinical judgment to care for assigned patients, support their families, and enhance the care experience. The role may oversee other caregivers’ work within the scope of RN licensure. Emergency Department teams provide specialized care around the clock, from emergency visits through discharge or hospitalization. The RN assesses patients, plans and provides appropriate care, evaluates progress, administers medications, and documents care in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. The position supports quality improvement, professional development, safe care, effective communication, confidentiality, and the organization’s vision, mission, and values. Additional duties of similar complexity may be assigned. Standby callback may be required depending on the department. This is a relief position with variable shifts and scheduled days. Location-specific requirements apply in Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Madras.

Requirements

Education as required by RN licensure.
Current Oregon RN license.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Bend and Redmond: One year of Emergency Department experience within the last three years, or completion of the SCHS fellowship program.
Ability to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, particularly electronic medical records systems and MS Office.
Bend: ACLS and PALS; TNCC or ATCN certification and Code Grey within six months of hire.
Redmond: ACLS and PALS; TNCC or ATCN certification and Code Grey within six months of hire; NRP and Moderate Sedation within six months.
Prineville: ACLS, TNCC or ATCN, PALS, and Code Grey within six months; NRP and Moderate Sedation within six months.
Madras: ACLS, TNCC or ATCN, PALS, and Code Grey within six months; Moderate Sedation within six months.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Department-specific acute care certification, such as CEN, CPEN, or TCRN.
Bend and Redmond: One year of triage experience and one year of trauma nursing in a Level 1 or 2 Trauma Center.
Prineville and Madras: One year of recent Critical Care or Emergency Department RN experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and apply knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with organizational policies and applicable Oregon laws and regulations.
Assess patients’ conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; establish outcomes, implement nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate progress.
Calculate medication dosages and administer medications accurately according to organizational procedures.
Document patient care in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support departmental and operating unit goals by participating in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
Participate in professional growth and development for self and others.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Identify work-related problems, develop possible solutions, and implement solutions within scope of practice when appropriate.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and champion continuous improvement principles.
Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that improve the care experience.
Provide a therapeutic presence by responding to patient needs with care, introducing oneself and explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names, discussing care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality, comply with applicable requirements, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care that promotes goodwill.
Perform standby callback as assigned, as applicable to the department.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.